Johnny Horton Joined The Louisiana Hayride In 1952 With Hank WIlliams And Other Stars Johnny Had Alot Of Devoted Fans But None Of His Songs Hit Anywhere In His Early Years But They All Did On Thje Hayride Johnny Became Big Every Where In 1956 Singing Honky Tonk Man One Woman Man And In 1959 Battle Of New Orleans And In 1960 North To Alaska. Johnny Turned Away Grande Ole Opry. Johnny Was On THe HayRide For Eight Years Until His Death.